Hybrid DBA: Multi-DB Performance & Security

Optimal Growth Technologies; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Training & certifications

Hybrid work model

Randburg location

Job summary

Optimal Growth Technologies is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage critical database systems in Randburg. You will oversee installation, configuration, performance tuning, security, and recovery strategies to maintain data integrity and availability.

You should have 3+ years of hands-on DBA experience with SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL, and be adept at backup, DR planning, and query optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Strong proficiency with SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with database backup, recovery, and performance tuning techniques.
• Understanding of database security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade database software and related products.
• Monitor database performance and tune for optimal efficiency and speed.
• Implement and maintain database security measures and user access controls.
• Perform regular database backups and disaster recovery planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, ensuring high availability.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize database design and queries.

Skills

Database administration

SQL proficiency

Data security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Backups & DR

Job description

Optimal Growth Technologies is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage critical database systems in Randburg. You will oversee installation, configuration, performance tuning, security, and recovery strategies to maintain data integrity and availability.

You should have 3+ years of hands-on DBA experience with SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL, and be adept at backup, DR planning, and query optimization.